Artificial Flavors Free Old Bay–Style Seasoning Blend
That bold, briny seasoning you reach for on seafood and corn and roasted potatoes? You can make a version of it right at home with nothing but real dried herbs and spices — no mystery powders, no lab-created flavor enhancers, just pantry staples you can actually pronounce. Store-bought spice blends are notorious for sneaking in artificial flavoring agents, and for anyone trying to keep their kitchen clean and transparent, that's a real frustration. This blend layers celery salt, turmeric, ginger, and a warm hit of Ceylon cinnamon with classic herbs like thyme, oregano, and basil for a complex, deeply savory mix that punches well above its weight. The turmeric brings a gorgeous golden color and earthy depth, while the ginger adds just enough brightness to keep things lively. It comes together in a single bowl with a quick whisk, then goes straight into a jar for up to three months of flavor on demand. Dust it over shrimp, stir it into crab cakes, shake it onto popcorn, or use it anywhere you want that signature coastal-spice character without any of the ingredient label anxiety.
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16 servings
- 2 tbsp celery salt
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves (optional)
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the celery salt, dried parsley, turmeric, ginger, thyme, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, Ceylon cinnamon, ground cloves (if using), and fine sea salt in a small mixing bowl and whisk until evenly blended with no streaks of turmeric remaining.
- 2
Transfer the blend to an airtight jar or container, seal tightly, and store at room temperature away from direct light and heat for up to 3 months.